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Monica Tindall Can Tho in the south of Vietnam, although offering a rich culinary culture and a relatively untouched authentic Vietnamese experience, is unexplored territory for many. That’s all changing, however, with the opening of Azerai Can Tho. Dubbed as …
Monica Tindall Can Tho, three and half hours to the south of Ho Chi Minh, offers an authentic Vietnamese experience. While there are a number of foreign companies in the city and its surrounds, the area is not yet a popular tourist destination, and has hence remaine…
Monica Tindall Can Tho, Vietnam is recognized for its plethora of street food and authentic Mekong Delta experiences. If you’re a traveller in the region for more than a couple of days though, you might just get a craving for some comfort western food in Can Tho in a m…
Monica Tindall Can Tho has a vibrant local food culture with a huge variety of dishes distinctly different from those found further north. Vietnamese street food here is king: get yourself a good local guide and foodies will be in culinary heaven. That said, howev…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the executive chef of Anantara Hoi An Resort in Vietnam. I kind of fell into the industry after getting a part time job as a waiter when I was in my teens, then moved to back […]
It’s not a holiday. It’s a lifestyle All-pool villas. All spa-inclusive. Breakfast anytime, anywhere. There sure is a lot to love about Fusion Maia Da Nang. Dedicated to the art of relaxation, this relatively new resort on Vietnam’s central coast is the first we’…
Words and photos: Monica Tindall The Anantara experience begins at the airport with Nga: beaming from ear to ear, he awaits us at arrivals and then swiftly whisks us to the hotel car. Between our superbly clean and cushy seats, lies a treasure trove of treats: jars o…
The Riverside Café is a gorgeous place for an afternoon cocktail. Set aside the peaceful Thu Bon River, a colonial building opens up to al fresco patios pleasantly shaded by lush tropical trees. A gentle breeze brushes our skin as the sun looses its strength, and we …